Pernod Shuffles US Execs, Launches Incubation Division

You may recall, Pernod Ricard USA announced earlier this year that Paul Duffy would be returning to the hot seat this year as chief of the Pernod Ricard North America division. Today, the company has announced another round of exec changes, effective July 1.Julien Hemard will be the new chief commercial officer, spirits for PR USA. Jeff Agdern, currently svp of wines and champagnes, has been appointed svp of New Brand Ventures, a soon-to-be established "incubation" division. James Slack, current